The National Child Abuse and Neglect
Data System, which has been collecting data for the Children's
Bureau since 1991, is being extended for another 3 years without
any changes. NCANDS meets the requirements of the Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Act [42 U.S. C. 5101 et seq.] as amended,
which requires that States that receive the CAPTA State Child Abuse
and Neglect Grant "to annually work with the Secretary to provide,
to the maximum extent practicable, a report" that includes the 12
data items listed in the statute.
US Code:
42 USC 5104,5106a Name of Law: Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.